Role: Information Technology Buyer/IT Procurement Specialist
Location: Fountain Valley, CA
Work Type: Hybrid
Contract Type: W2 only
Duration: 6+ months
Manage and support the procurement of goods and services and provide purchasing information to the Client to support their business needs.
Responsibilities:
Negotiate pricing and delivery of IT hardware, software, software maintenance and professional services
Issue and administer request for proposal/quote (RFX) Process as necessary from creation to final award
Evaluate potential suppliers to determine if they meet Company's quality, delivery, capacity and cost needs
Place orders with supply base, provide status information on Purchase Requisition (PR) /Purchase Order (PO) to the originators, perform spend analyzes on commodity spend
Prepare and enter PR and contracts into the Procurement System ensuring that the expenditure and transaction adheres to Purchasing Policies and Procedures
Vendor Management & Risk Management
Work with third party vendors & legal to negotiate contract terms & conditions.
Support the Manager with workload assignments, manage incoming user requests, manage incoming supplier requests, and provide guidance to all on the process and procedures related to procurement
Job requirements
Education - Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
5+ years experience in a Buyer role supporting IT
Proficient in developing business requirements documentation, process flows, status reports, and presentations.
Strong written and oral communications skills
Self-starter, willing to get involved and do whatever is needed to get the job done.
Certification required - CPSM, CSM, C.P.M. Or purchasing certificate a plus
Required Experience
5+ years business experience in purchasing, or strategic sourcing, or project management with at least 1+ years of specific IT procurement would be preferred